what are some holistic headache remedies?
August 25th, 2010
Supposedly feverfew helps, though I can’t speak from personal experience.
is there any holistic treatment on the healing power of words?
August 25th, 2010words have power and they can be used in the healing process of any ailments i need info on this matter
Hypnotherapy comes to mind. The power of suggestion. Also meditation can be very powerful when it comes to words for relaxation which can lead to healing.
Does anyone know any herbal remedies for tobacco withdrawls?
August 25th, 2010I am a smoker, and i really want to quit. I smoke about a half a pack a day, and i have tried a few times to quit cold turkey and it has never worked for me. Do any of you know any natural or herbal remedies to help me quit? I would really appriciate it.
fieldhouse- Do you know where I could buy the licorice sticks? Would it be at a natural food store?
You guys all had really great answers. I may try all of them. The licorice sticks sound like a great idea, i am going to try to go buy some tomorrow.
My sister taught quit smoking classes for years and I’ve heard this remedy for so long I can repeat it in my sleep.
Natural Licorice sticks. No, not the candy, the herbs from the health food store. My mother, used them to quit smoking and she’s been smoke free for over ten years, I have to think hard about the last time I remember her smoking. But, I do remember that summer when she carried a box of licorice sticks in her pockets, she would chew on them whenever she wanted to smoke. My sister said that the licorice sticks had a little nicotine substance in them, but you’d really have to plow through one of those sticks to fully satisfy your need, if you are trying to quit, its enough to get you over the rough spots. If you hang in there I know you can quit smoking.
My sister received big notice and accolades for her success in helping so many people quit smoking with this natural remedy.
Do you know any juice cures for headaches?
August 25th, 2010My head hurts, it feels like it’s exploding.
Does anyone have any juice cures for headaches? I have most every type of fruit and 2 juicers. Please hurry, this is important.
I have one that works well.
Juice two pods of garlic, 3 oranges, and 1 tablespoon of your favorite thai spices. Enjoy.
Wait, you should already have this recipe. Oh my goodness, did I take my pill this morning?
Anxiety Cures – How You Can Regain Control of Your Life
August 24th, 2010
Anxiety attacks occur differently for each individual. Some people may experience an anxiety attack once in their lives, while other individuals experience anxiety attacks on an ongoing basis. When anxiety attacks are experienced on a recurring basis, they are often the result of anxiety disorders. An anxiety attack is not life-threatening and to date, no person has died from suffering an attack. They can, however, affect the normal functioning of a person’s life and therefore need to be cured.
Anxiety cures are found in many different forms; one of the most popular forms of curing anxiety is through the use of natural herbs. Many individuals may fear that they suffer from anxiety attacks whereas the symptoms may be related to other health problems. For example, shortness of breath and palpitations may relate to heart problems. Consulting a health physician is important in properly diagnosing anxiety attacks and ruling out other possibilities.
Severe anxiety disorder can cause problems at work, home and in relationships. Many people do not know the cause of their anxiety and therefore consult a counselor to help them determine and recognize the reason for their anxiety attacks. Anxiety cures provided by a counselor involves recognition of the source of the anxiety and various techniques and methods to assist the client to move past and resolve the inner conflict that he or she may be experiencing.
Many counselors assist their clients with various forms of relaxation techniques and encourage their clients to partake in relaxing forms of exercise to reduce unnecessary tension and stress and thereby assisting with the recovery process. Other forms of anxiety cures include prescribed medication such as anti-anxiety drugs. These are usually only used as a last resort when other treatments or methods have been unsuccessful. A more common approach is to try herbal remedies first.
Valerian extract is a natural herb that is utilized to relieve anxiety and its related symptoms. This herb is beneficial in that it enables a person to feel calm and relaxed within a short period after having taken the medication. The advantage of using this herb is that it is not addictive, so even after having taken it for a long period, there are no harmful or unpleasant withdrawal effects.
Anxiety cures that are also proven to naturally relieve the symptoms of anxiety include Passion Flower and L-thianine. Both these forms of natural herbs are found to work as effectively as anti-anxiety drugs without the side-effects. Natural herbs used for anxiety cures relax the individual while still allowing for full concentration, and allow the individual to feel calmer in anxiety-provoking situations and prevent unnecessary stress-related symptoms caused by the anxiety disorder.
There is such a wide variety of natural anxiety cures that selecting the one that is best for you can be a confusing and time-consuming process. The best way to select a natural cure is to take note of the ingredients found in various natural supplements (for example; green tea) and base your selection on proven anti-anxiety ingredients, and the results you experience in using them.
Ian Jefferson
http://www.articlesbase.com/stress-management-articles/anxiety-cures-how-you-can-regain-control-of-your-life-107479.html
Detox – a Natural Solution for Infertility
August 24th, 2010
A third of couples are having trouble in conceiving. Infertility problems are twice as common now as previously thought. Billions are being spent on fertility treatments but only 47% of women go on to have a baby following expensive and emotionally draining treatment. Its not hard to see why couples are seeking more natural infertility treatments.
Reasons for infertility in women can include conditions such as endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes and polycystic ovaries, conditions that affect the womb and ovaries. Men have problems with quantity, quality and motility of sperm.
Whilst some of the women’s problems can be treated surgically many women are seeking and finding success in more natural approaches to increase fertility.
A holistic practitioner specializing in infertile couples will rule out other factors that can prevent
conception such as viral, bacterial, parasitic and yeast infections, allergies, poor food choices,
underweight or overweight, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, other metabolic problems, extremes of temperature and work and life stresses.
Many factors that cause infertility, miscarriage, complications of labor poor health in the newborn child can often be resolved with a specialized detoxification program.
There are more toxins in our environment today than ever before. They come from many everyday sources. Your drinking water may contain lead, aluminum (aluminium), copper and synthetic estrogen. Outdoor pollution, indoor pollution, radiation, household cleaning products, chemicals in food, chemicals in personal care products, dental amalgams are but a few of the things that place a tremendous burden on your body and deprive it of nutrients.
Resultant deficiencies of zinc, manganese and magnesium are very common amongst couples whose hair is analyzed for mineral deficiencies.
Ideally couples should start detox programs and lifestyle changes a year before they plan to conceive but in practice people rarely plan this far in advance. A minimum of 6 months should be allowed to correct underlying health problems, correct deficiencies and reduce the toxic burden.
As well as affecting your ability to conceive toxic chemicals are passed to your baby during pregnancy and breast feeding. The future health of your child is determined before birth.
Up to 78.4% of couples diagnosed as infertile have healthy babies compared to 22.6% with IVF with a holistic detox program. Specific herbal and nutritional combination blends are available for both men and women seeking alternative infertility treatment and they have been successfully used by couples to improve fertility.
<b>Here are some basic guidelines that will help you detox to improve your fertility: </b>
Avoid the following:
* All packaged and processed foods including white bread, white flour products.
* Alcohol
* Caffeine
* Street drugs and other drugs unless vital.
* Dairy products unless organic (contain hormones and hormone mimicking chemicals)
* Wheat
* Chocolate and cocoa
* Condiments (i.e. ketchup, relish, barbecue sauce, soy sauce)
* Trans and hydrogenated fats such as those found in shortening, margarine, and processed oils
* Peanuts (often contain moulds and toxins)
* Processed meats
* Salt, in excess
* Shellfish
* Soft drinks ( usually full of refined sugar and additives)
* Sweeteners: refined sugar/white sugar, brown sugar, fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, maple syrup.
* Feminine hygiene products
* Excessive use of hot tubs for men
* Tight underwear, cycle shorts, swimwear.
* Toxic chemicals including household cleaning products and sprays.
* Lubricants or douches that your partner may be using.
But do these:
* Start each day with a cup of boiled water and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
* Drink at least 8 x 8 oz glasses of filtered water a day.
* Replace fatty foods with lean organic or free range proteins, and eat these with every meal.
* Increase fresh fruit and vegetables and fresh vegetable juices
* Have regular meals to keep energy stable.
* Eat last meal by 8 pm to allow to fully digest before bed.
* Use cold pressed sunflower, safflower, hemp or flax-seed oil on salads and vegetables but do not heat. Use only olive oil or butter for cooking
* Eat live organic yogurt at least 3 times a week.
* Get some light exercise away from traffic and polluted areas every day.
* Try to get a good night’s sleep.
* Get a hair mineral analysis done at a reputable lab and be guided by a nutritionist or doctor with an interest in nutrition for a corrective supplement program.
* Alternatively take a good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement rich in calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin C.
* Men may need to take additional supplements such as Lycopene 6.5 mg per day, Arginine 4 grams a day, Vitamin E 100-200 IU a day to improve sperm counts.
It is known that the body has remarkable healing powers given the right conditions. Improving nutrition with some positive lifestyle changes have worked wonders for some couples who have chosen alternative infertility treatment.
Sandy Halliday
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/detox-a-natural-solution-for-infertility-319031.html
What are some natural remedies for a cold while pregnant?
July 30th, 2010I woke up last night with a cough and then woke up this morning with a cold. I’m 5 1/2 months pregnant so what are some natural remedies for getting through a cold. I’m okay with taking a cough drop every three hours but I’d like some tips on congestion in the nose and throat. I also have a 13mo old that I’m with throughout the whole day so I’m restricted from steaming for a while or taking a warm bath unfortunately.
Any tips?
Set up the Vicks Vaporizer in your room at night. That’ll help w/ the congestion and it’s not like you’re applying Vicks directly to your body. For a sore throat, try hot tea w/ lemon and honey. I’ve been drinking plain (no sugar, milk) hot green tea and my throat is feeling much better. Tea is loaded w/ antioxidants so that helps combat any illnesses and it’s healthy for you. Adding milk or sugar will diminish the antioxidants, so you want to drink it plain (w/ the exception of the honey & lemon combo). OJ or any juices or fruits loaded w/ vitamin C will help boost your immune system. Hope that helps! You can google "safe medications during pregnancy" and that’ll bring up a huge list of websites that tell you what’s ok and what isn’t.
Does anyone’s dog have White Shaker Dog Syndrome, any natural cures for this?
July 30th, 2010Are there any natural cures to treat White Shaker Dog Syndrome? Does anyone have a dog with this condition? What are their symptoms and how do they act? What age did they get it at? Any other info on this helpful too.
This disease has an unknown cause but it’s been suggested that it’s an autoimmune disease. It usually happens in adult small-breed white dogs. They have sudden tremors involving their whole body, including head. Sometimes these tremors are disabling.
To my knowledge, the only treatment are corticosteroids which reverse the shaking. About 25% of dogs who get this syndrome have some degree of these tremors for life. So any dog who gets this, needs vet treatment.
SAMe(or any antidepresent holistic remedies)?
July 30th, 2010Side effects of SAMe? Any reason y 1 should not take SAMe?
HOMŒOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-
Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)
Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)
When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)
For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)
Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (cures Par Excellence)
Take Care and God Bless You !
Does anybody know the Sanskrit term for healing, mind-healing, or holistic healing?
July 30th, 2010
Are you referring to Ayurveda(or Ayurvedamedicine)?
It is traditional Indian medicine